Best Craft

Carlo Scarpa (1899-1972) was a significant Italian architect celebrated for his meticulous approach to integrating modern design with historical structures. His work, particularly the Castelvecchio Museum in Verona, demonstrates a profound understanding of craft and material alongside modernist prin...

Friis-Holm Chokolade produces artisan chocolate focused on showcasing exceptional flavor profiles. The company operates a bean-to-bar method, importing high-quality cocoa beans—currently from Nicaragua—and carefully crafting each bar in Denmark. This approach allows for precise control over the choc...

Dandelion Chocolate, based in San Francisco, is renowned for its meticulous approach to cacao sourcing and roasting. They directly partner with farmers in Madagascar, Ecuador, and Venezuela, emphasizing transparency and traceability. Their roasting techniques are particularly innovative, often highl...

Fu Wan Chocolate produces artisan chocolate bars from Taiwan’s finest cacao beans. The company’s meticulous bean-to-bar process—roasting, conching, and tempering all done in-house—results in uniquely complex flavor profiles. This small-batch chocolate is appreciated by discerning consumers seeking h...

Solkiki Chocolatemaker produces artisan chocolate through a dedicated bean-to-bar process. The company focuses on organic, vegan chocolates crafted in small batches using ethically sourced cacao beans from the UK. This method ensures unique flavor profiles and appeals to discerning consumers seeking...

Arete Fine Chocolate is a small-batch American chocolatier specializing in high-quality dark chocolate. They meticulously manage every step from sourcing single-origin cacao beans worldwide to handcrafting their products within Portland, Oregon. This direct approach allows for exceptional flavor con...

The Bauhaus Design School was a German institution established in 1919. It fundamentally reshaped design education by uniting artistic principles with practical engineering and craftsmanship. Students explored functionalist aesthetics emphasizing simplicity and mass production. The school’s influenc...

Goodnow Farms Chocolate produces artisan chocolate through a traditional bean-to-bar process. The company focuses on single-origin cacao sourced directly from Ecuador and Honduras. This method allows for exceptional flavor profiles reflecting the unique characteristics of each region’s beans. It is...

Pralus is a French chocolate company dedicated to bean-to-bar production. They specialize in single-origin chocolates crafted from rare cacao beans sourced directly from farmers globally. This approach ensures exceptional traceability and allows for precise control over flavor development. Pralus ca...

Original Beans, a bean-to-bar chocolate maker, focuses on preserving rainforests and supporting local communities. Their Bunawan 70% bar, sourced from the Bunawan region of Kalimantan, Indonesia, offers a unique flavor profile characterized by earthy notes, hints of tobacco, and a subtle spice. The...

Wang Shu is a contemporary Chinese architect recognized for his innovative approach to design. He leads Amateur Architecture Studio and pioneered the use of traditional craft techniques and site-specific reuse within his projects. His work frequently incorporates vernacular materials and responds di...

Athletic Brewing Company’s Free Wave Hazy IPA is a non-alcoholic craft beer designed for those seeking a hazy IPA experience. This beverage replicates the aroma and flavor of traditional Hazy IPAs with tropical fruit notes and a substantial hop presence. It provides a low-calorie, low-carb option su...

Cacaosuyo produces exceptional bean-to-bar chocolate originating in Peru’s Amazon rainforest. The company works directly with indigenous farmers ensuring organic cacao sourcing and careful processing. This results in single-origin bars offering unique flavor characteristics appealing to discerning c...

Intelligentsia Coffee has long been a pioneer in the specialty coffee movement, known for its unwavering commitment to direct trade relationships and exceptional roasting quality. They meticulously source beans from around the world, focusing on farms that prioritize sustainable practices and except...

Qantu Chocolate produces artisan chocolate bars from Peru’s Matisa region. The company focuses on bean-to-bar production sourcing cacao directly from local farmers. This method ensures high quality single-origin chocolate with distinct flavor profiles appealing to chocolate enthusiasts and those int...

Fjåk Chocolate originates from Norway’s remote Fjåk village where single-origin cocoa beans are carefully cultivated. This craft chocolatier produces bean-to-bar chocolates celebrated for their distinctive Nordic flavor profiles and unique terroir. It appeals to chocolate enthusiasts seeking high-qu...

Allagash Brewing Company is a Maine craft brewery known primarily for its Allagash White, a highly regarded Belgian Witbier. Their beers are fermented using traditional methods resulting in complex flavors and aromas. The company’s focus on quality ingredients and brewing techniques makes their offe...

Sprecher Root Beer is a carbonated soft drink produced by Sprecher Brewing Company, which was founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1985. The beverage is made with raw honey and uses a fire-brewing process in which ingredients are heated in a brew kettle, a method the company also applies to other sod...

Marou Faiseurs de Chocolat produces exceptional bean-to-bar chocolate primarily from cacao grown on Borneo’s islands of Sabah and Sarawak. The company works directly with Vietnamese farmers, emphasizing single-origin varieties for distinct flavor profiles developed through careful fermentation, roas...

Metiisto Chocolate is a Swedish craft chocolate producer committed to bean-to-bar production. They source single-origin cacao beans primarily from Australia and Sweden, expertly roasting and conching them to highlight distinct flavor characteristics. This small-batch operation appeals to discerning...

Stumptown Coffee Roasters, originating in Portland, Oregon, is renowned for its meticulous sourcing and roasting practices. They prioritize relationships with farmers and cooperatives, emphasizing quality and sustainability. Stumptowns roasting style aims to highlight the inherent flavors of the bea...

Bell’s Brewery is a Michigan-based craft brewery known for producing a wide range of classic ales and IPAs. Founded by Dave Bell in 1984, it remains family-owned and operated, utilizing time-honored brewing methods to create flavorful beers like Two Hearted IPA and Warm Hop Amber Ale. The brewery’s...

The Archie Bray Foundation fosters ceramic art through education and studio access. Located in Helena, Montana since 1951, it provides a nationally recognized residency opportunity for professional and emerging ceramic artists. The foundation supports experimentation and innovation within the craft,...

Fine woodworking focuses on creating durable, aesthetically superior functional items, such as tables, cabinetry, and decorative panels. This craft demands deep knowledge of wood species, grain direction, and joinery techniques (dovetails, mortise and tenon). The satisfaction comes from transforming...

Based in Denver, Colorado, Fruition Chocolate Works is celebrated for its creative flavor combinations and commitment to sustainable practices. They source cacao from around the world, often incorporating unique ingredients like sea salt, spices, and dried fruits to create distinctive and memorable...

Palette de Bine is a Canadian craft chocolate producer specializing in single-origin beans. Based in Quebec, they create microbatch chocolates by roasting and conching cacao beans entirely within their operation. This approach allows for precise control over flavor development, resulting in distinct...

Patric Chocolate produces artisan chocolates through a bean-to-bar process originating in Missouri. The company’s meticulous control over sourcing and handcrafting results in uniquely flavored chocolate bars recognized with numerous awards. It is particularly appealing to chocolate connoisseurs and...

Visvim is a luxury fashion brand established by Hiroki Nakamura in 2010. The brand creates high-quality menswear blending American workwear aesthetics with Japanese craftsmanship. It’s notable for its detailed construction and use of materials like selvedge denim and leather. Visvim appeals to indiv...

Chocolate Naive produces handcrafted chocolate bars emphasizing quality and origin. The company operates a ‘bean-to-bar’ process, carefully selecting cacao beans—primarily from Ecuador and Peru—for small batches of single-origin chocolates. This approach allows for nuanced flavor profiles appreciate...